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Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a central university established in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. It is regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and governed under a central Act of Parliament. BHU is one of the largest residential universities in Asia and one of India’s premier multi-faculty central universities.
As per NIRF 2025, BHU ranks #10 Overall (Score: 68.71) and #6 in the University category (Score: 67.28) nationally. BHU’s Governance and Outreach score of 95.42 placed it third nationally in that parameter.
BHU’s single unified campus at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh spans 1,300 acres, making it one of the largest residential campuses in Asia. The campus houses over 140 departments across 16 faculties, the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS BHU), and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT BHU), which was accorded IIT status in 2012.
BHU offers programmes across all major disciplines:
- BA (Hons): Humanities and Social Sciences including English, History, Political Science, Sanskrit, and Indic Studies
- B.Sc (Hons): Sciences including Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Agriculture, and more
- B.Com (Hons): Commerce programme at the Faculty of Commerce
- MBBS and BDS: at the Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS BHU), NEET-driven via MCC
- B.Tech: at IIT BHU (JEE Advanced) and Faculty of Agricultural Sciences (JEE Main/CUET)
- BALLB (Hons): 5-year integrated law through CUET UG (not CLAT) at BHU
- MBA and MBA-IB: at the Institute of Management Studies (BHU IMS) via CAT
- MA, M.Sc, M.Com: 2-year PG programmes across all faculties via CUET PG or GAT-B
- PhD: research programmes across all 16 faculties
B.Sc Hons (Sciences) total fees are INR 12,000 to 16,000 for the entire 3-year programme. MBBS at IMS BHU costs INR 1,68,695 total for the entire 5.5-year programme. BHU MBA total fees are INR 1,91,828 for the 2-year programme. B.Com Hons total fees are INR 6,900 for 3 years.
BHU offers Central Sector Scholarships, Post-Matric Scholarships, and university-level Merit-cum-Means awards. BHU’s campus placement process placed 1,967 students with an average median package of INR 8.5 LPA as per NIRF 2025 data.
BHU Admission Dates 2026
BHU 2026-27 admissions run through four separate tracks: CUET UG for most undergraduate programmes, NEET UG via MCC for MBBS and BDS, CAT 2025 for MBA, and CUET PG or GAT-B for postgraduate programmes. All tracks are currently active or in final stages as of September 2026.
Key UG and MBBS admission events for the 2026-27 session are listed below.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET UG Registration | January 3 to February 26, 2026 |
| CUET UG Exam | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| BHU CAP-UG Registration | July 9 to July 25, 2026 |
| BHU CAP-UG Round 1 Allotment | August 1, 2026 |
| Further UG Rounds | Ongoing (check admission.bhu.ac.in) |
| NEET UG Result | July 16, 2026 |
| MCC Round 1 Allotment (MBBS/BDS) | August 17, 2026 |
| MCC Round 2 (MBBS/BDS) | September 2026 (Tentative) |
MBA and PG admission timelines follow separate calendars for the 2026-27 session.
| Programme | Exam | 2026 Status |
|---|---|---|
| MBA and MBA-IB (2026-28 batch) | CAT 2025 | GD-PI concluded March 2026. Admissions in final stage |
| PG (MA, M.Sc, M.Com) | CUET PG or GAT-B | Spot rounds ongoing |
| BALLB Hons (5-year) | CUET UG | Included in CAP-UG rounds |
BHU Courses and Fees
BHU offers programmes across 16 faculties covering Arts, Sciences, Commerce, Agriculture, Veterinary, Engineering, Medical, and Management. Fees at BHU are among the most affordable in India for a full-campus residential university of its scale and quality.
| Course | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | 3 years | Class 12 pass in relevant subjects. CUET UG required | INR 6,000 to 12,000 (varies by programme) |
| B.Com (Hons) | 3 years | Class 12 with Commerce or Mathematics. CUET UG required | INR 6,900 |
| B.Sc (Hons) | 3 years | Class 12 with relevant science subjects. CUET UG required | INR 12,000 to 16,000 (core sciences) |
| B.Sc (Agriculture) | 4 years | Class 12 with PCB or Agriculture. CUET UG required | INR 80,000 |
| MBBS (IMS BHU) | 5.5 years | Class 12 PCB with 50% marks (General). NEET UG required | INR 1,68,695 |
| BALLB (Hons) | 5 years | Class 12 pass. CUET UG required (not CLAT) | INR 3,61,500 |
| MBA and MBA-IB | 2 years | Graduation with 50% marks. CAT required | INR 1,91,828 |
| MA (Humanities) | 2 years | Graduation in relevant discipline. CUET PG required | INR 4,300 to 6,300 |
| M.Sc (Sciences) | 2 years | Graduation with relevant science subjects. CUET PG or GAT-B | INR 8,300 to 50,300 |
| M.Com | 2 years | B.Com or equivalent. CUET PG required | INR 6,300 |
IIT BHU (Institute of Technology, BHU) offers B.Tech and M.Tech programmes on the same campus. IIT BHU admission is through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling, entirely separate from the BHU central admission process. IIT BHU fees and placements are governed separately under the IIT framework.
BHU Admission Process
BHU admission runs through multiple centralised tracks. All tracks are merit-based with no management quota.
UG Admission (CUET UG via BHU CAP-UG)
All 3,867 UG seats across Arts (1,841), Science (1,152), Commerce (609), Agriculture (205), and Veterinary (60) are allocated through CUET UG 2026 scores via the BHU Central Admission Portal.
- Eligibility: Class 12 pass in relevant subjects. CUET UG domain subjects must match the chosen programme
- Entrance: CUET UG (the only exam accepted for all UG arts, science, and commerce at BHU)
- Process: Register on bhucuet.samarth.edu.in after CUET results. Fill programme preferences and submit by the portal deadline
- Commitment fee on accepting allotment: INR 2,500 for General, OBC, and EWS. INR 500 for SC, ST, and PwD
- BHU BALLB Hons uses CUET UG, not CLAT. Aspirants must appear for CUET UG and register on the BHU CAP-UG portal
MBBS and BDS Admission (NEET UG via MCC)
IMS BHU offers 100 MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats. As a central university, all seats including the institutional quota are allocated through MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in. UP state counselling does not cover BHU IMS seats.
- Eligibility: Class 12 with PCB. Minimum 50% in PCB aggregate for General and EWS (40% for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL)
- Entrance: NEET UG. Register at mcc.nic.in for counselling
- NEET UG General category closing rank at BHU IMS MBBS has historically been in the range of 500 to 800 for All India Quota seats
MBA Admission (CAT)
BHU Institute of Management Studies offers 136 MBA seats (118 regular, 18 paid seats). The selection process uses a composite score across four criteria.
- Eligibility: Graduation with minimum 50% marks. SC and ST need 45%
- Entrance: Valid CAT score (the only exam accepted)
- Final selection formula: CAT score (50%), Academic Record (20%), Group Discussion (15%), Personal Interview (15%)
- GD and PI are conducted offline at Varanasi campus
PG Admission (CUET PG and GAT-B)
MA, M.Com, LLM, and most M.Sc programmes use CUET PG scores via the BHU CAP-PG portal. Life science M.Sc programmes (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, etc.) use GAT-B scores instead of CUET PG. Allocation is purely on merit scores. Graduation in a relevant discipline is the minimum eligibility.
BHU Placements
BHU operates a central placement cell that coordinates with 140-plus departments for campus placements. As per NIRF 2025 data, BHU placed 1,967 students across UG and PG programmes with a median package of INR 8.5 LPA.
A sector-wise and recruiter overview for recent BHU placement seasons is below.
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Students Placed | 1,967 (as per NIRF 2025 data) |
| Median Package | INR 8.5 LPA |
| Companies Visited | 100-plus companies |
| Top Sectors | IT, BFSI, FMCG, Manufacturing, Consulting |
| Named Recruiters (Confirmed) | IBM, Infosys, Genpact, Cognizant, Mahindra Finance, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank |
IIT BHU placements run through a separate IIT-standard process with a significantly higher average package. BHU IMS medical graduates pursue NEET PG for post-graduate specialisation rather than campus placements. BHU MBA placements are handled by the Institute of Management Studies placement cell.
BHU Rankings
Banaras Hindu University consistently ranks among India’s top 10 universities. In NIRF 2025, BHU improved its Overall rank to #10 with a composite score of 68.71, and holds #6 in the University category with a score of 67.28.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Overall | 10 (Score: 68.71) |
| NIRF | University | 6 (Score: 67.28) |
IIT BHU, located on the same campus, participates separately in NIRF rankings under the Engineering category, where it ranks #10 in Engineering and #31 Overall in NIRF 2025. IIT BHU rankings are independent of BHU’s institutional rankings.
BHU Scholarships
BHU students can access central government and university-level scholarship schemes. All government scholarships are applied for through scholarships.gov.in.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | 80th percentile or above in Class 12 board exams | INR 10,000 per year for UG students |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC, ST, OBC) | Applicable reserved category with income criteria | Tuition fee and maintenance allowance (central government rates) |
| BHU Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Academic performance and financial need. Criteria vary by faculty | Partial fee waiver or cash stipend per faculty norms |
| National Overseas Scholarship | SC and ST students. Academic merit requirement applies | Financial support for higher education abroad |
Individual faculties and departments at BHU also administer their own merit awards and assistantships, particularly for PhD and research students.
BHU Campus and Infrastructure
BHU’s single unified campus at Varanasi spans 1,300 acres, making it one of the largest residential university campuses in Asia. The campus houses 16 faculties, over 140 departments, the Banaras Hindu University Veer Bahadur Singh Purvanchal University affiliated units, the 1,350-bed Sir Sunderlal Hospital (IMS BHU’s teaching hospital), IIT BHU, and the university’s own power plant.
Residential hostels accommodate thousands of students on campus across men’s and women’s hostels for UG, PG, and research scholars. The BHU campus also contains the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum, the Birla Observatory, New Vishwanath Temple (Birla Mandir within campus), and Dhanvantari Garden. The central library holds one of the largest book and manuscript collections among Indian universities.
The campus is in Varanasi, adjacent to the Assi Ghat on the Ganga. This gives BHU a distinctive character as a cultural and academic hub. The residential setup makes BHU particularly attractive for outstation students from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand who want a fully residential central university experience.
BHU vs JNU vs University of Hyderabad
Aspirants applying to premier central universities for humanities, social sciences, or sciences at PG and PhD level frequently compare BHU, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), and the University of Hyderabad (UoH). All three are central universities regulated by UGC and admit students through CUET PG scores.
| Parameter | BHU | JNU | University of Hyderabad (UoH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF University Rank 2025 | 6 (Score: 67.28) | 2 | 9 |
| NIRF Overall Rank 2025 | 10 | 3 | Not in top 10 Overall |
| Campus | 1,300 acres, Varanasi (residential) | 1,019 acres, New Delhi | Gachibowli, Hyderabad |
| Flagship Strength | Multi-faculty: Sciences, Humanities, Medical, Law, Agriculture | Social Sciences, International Studies, Languages, Humanities | Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences |
| Engineering | IIT BHU on campus (separate) | Not available | Not available (School of Engineering) |
| Medical | IMS BHU (MBBS 100 seats, BDS 63 seats) | Not available | Not available |
| MBA | BHU IMS (136 seats, CAT-based, INR 1,91,828) | Not available | School of Management Studies |
| Location Appeal | Varanasi, UP. Fully residential on-campus | Delhi. Metro city access | Hyderabad. IT hub proximity |
BHU offers the widest programme breadth of the three and the only one with MBBS, BALLB, B.Sc Agriculture, and a dedicated management school alongside a strong humanities and sciences tradition. JNU is unmatched for research-intensive PG and doctoral study in social sciences and international affairs. UoH is the strongest option in South India for sciences and interdisciplinary research with a growing entrepreneurship ecosystem in Hyderabad.
BHU FAQs
Ques. Is CUET UG mandatory for BHU UG admission in 2026?
Ans. Yes. All UG admissions at BHU for 2026-27 are based solely on CUET UG 2026 scores. There is no separate BHU entrance exam for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, or BALLB. Candidates must register separately on the BHU CAP-UG portal at bhucuet.samarth.edu.in after CUET results.
Ques. Does BHU use CLAT for BALLB admission?
Ans. No. BHU BALLB Hons admission uses CUET UG scores through the BHU CAP-UG portal. Aspirants do not need to appear for CLAT for BHU’s law programme. Applying through the BHU CAP-UG portal is the only route.
Ques. What is the MBBS fee at BHU IMS?
Ans. The total MBBS fee at BHU Institute of Medical Sciences is INR 1,68,695 for the entire 5.5-year programme. All 100 MBBS seats and 63 BDS seats are filled through MCC counselling based on NEET UG rank. There is no UP state quota for BHU IMS.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of BHU in 2025?
Ans. In NIRF 2025, BHU ranks #10 Overall (Score: 68.71) and #6 in the University category (Score: 67.28). IIT BHU, located on the same campus, has separate rankings at #10 in Engineering and #31 Overall in NIRF 2025.
Ques. What is the BHU MBA fee and intake?
Ans. The total MBA fee at BHU Institute of Management Studies is INR 1,91,828 for the 2-year programme. Total intake is 136 seats (118 regular and 18 paid). Selection uses CAT score (50%), Academic Record (20%), GD (15%), and PI (15%). GD and PI are conducted offline at Varanasi.
Ques. How many UG seats does BHU offer?
Ans. BHU offers 3,867 UG seats for 2026-27: Arts (1,841 seats), Science (1,152), Commerce (609), Agriculture (205), and Veterinary (60). These are filled through CUET UG scores via the BHU CAP-UG portal. IIT BHU B.Tech seats are separate and filled through JoSAA counselling.
Ques. Is BHU fully residential?
Ans. Yes. BHU’s 1,300-acre campus at Varanasi is fully residential. Hostels are available for men and women across UG, PG, and PhD students. Living on campus is one of BHU’s distinctive advantages for students from outside Varanasi, particularly from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh.
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